Some 30 to 35% of the workforce — 50 to 60 million employees nationwide — were furloughed or laid off due to the COVID pandemic within the span of mere … Read more
The Culturally Competent HR Leader
“I don’t see color.” I had to gag. Here we were, just a few HR professionals discussing racism and conscious bias, and a veteran HR professional had … Read more
Stop Putting Glitter on Sh*t: Get Out a Shovel
Not long ago, I was venting with my sister about work. I complained about the brutal travel schedule, the frequent logistical hiccups, and the frustration … Read more
No Diversity Strand Is Untouched by COVID-19: Why Diversity & Inclusion Is More Import…
COVID-19 is a virus that does not discriminate and does not respect international borders. The spread of the virus has shown us that we have a lot more in … Read more
It’s Time for the Biggest Sourcing Change in Two Decades
The world has changed in the past three months, more than what most of us have seen in our lifetime. Covid-19, the impending economic fallout, and the … Read more
Trending Forward: How to Leverage the 3 C’s Into the Next Phase of Workplace Strategy
We’re in the beginning weeks of communities moving into the “new norm,” and companies around the nation are planning for what that looks … Read more
The Evolution of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives for Coexisting with Artificial Inte…
Progressive organizations have been grappling with the notion of effectively leveraging Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives within their … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Speak Out and Act
“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” Over the last few weeks, people and organizations all over … Read more
The Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Dramatic Shift in Approach to Workforce Training
Almost overnight, the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the nation dramatically changed the business world – forcing most employees to work from home, or … Read more
Leading with Empathy: 5 Tips to Foster Self-Compassion
HR leaders should not overlook the importance of self-compassion as a strategy to promote their people’s resilience and increase business performance. … Read more